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Government
10 months ago
Thune Joins America’s Newsroom on Fox News

Mitchell Now publishes opinion pieces representing both sides of a variety of topics. Opinions […]

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Crime
10 months ago
Attorney General Jackley Announces Sioux Falls Woman Indicted On Grand Theft Charge

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has announced the indictment of 67-year-old Margaret Jean Spears-Pederson of Sioux Falls on one count of Grand Theft. A Codington County Grand Jury indicted Spears-Pederson on May 22 for allegedly taking unauthorized control of funds from 16 victims, totaling between $100,000 and $500,000.

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Lifestyle
10 months ago
Mitchell City Council Rejects Term Limits and Rental Inspection Ordinances

The Mitchell City Council rejected two controversial ordinances during Monday night’s meeting—one proposing term limits for city officials and another aimed at creating a rental housing inspection program.

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Government
10 months ago
Governor Rhoden Launches GRIT Task Force

Governor Larry Rhoden has launched the Governor’s Resilience and Infrastructure Task Force (GRIT) with a new executive order signed Monday. The task force will assess risks, advise on infrastructure policy, and help plan for South Dakota’s critical infrastructure needs.

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Government
10 months ago
Task Force Warned of $2 Billion Price Tag for South Dakota Prison Fix

The Project Prison Reset Task Force met Tuesday in Pierre to address South Dakota’s growing prison overcrowding and aging infrastructure. A consulting firm presented updated recommendations, estimating the state’s long-term prison needs could cost up to $2 billion—double earlier projections.

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Crime
10 months ago
Sioux Falls Man Critically Injured in Early Morning Gas Station Shooting

A man is in critical condition following an early morning shooting at a Sioux Falls gas station near 24th Street and Minnesota Avenue. Police say the incident occurred around 1 a.m. Tuesday when an argument broke out between three men in the parking lot.

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Government
10 months ago
Mitchell Habitat for Humanity Receives $25,000 Grant

Mitchell Regional Habitat for Humanity has received a $25,000 donation from First Interstate Bank as part of its Believe in Local campaign.

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Education
10 months ago
Lofgren, Aslesen Win Seats on Mitchell School Board in Tight Election

In a close race decided by just a handful of votes, Kimberly Lofgren and incumbent Terry Aslesen have been elected to the Mitchell School Board.

College
10 months ago
Sports Roundup: Wednesday 6/4/25

Mitchell The Lady Kernels have wrapped up State Tournament action after competing the last […]

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Crime
10 months ago
Attorney General Jackley Announces California Man Sentenced To Prison, Ordered to Pay $325,000 Restitution for Internet Scam

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has announced that Chao Zheng, a 30-year-old California man, has been sentenced to eight years in prison and ordered to pay $325,000 in restitution for his role in a large-scale internet scam. Zheng pleaded guilty to Aiding and Abetting Grand Theft by Deception in connection to the theft of $325,000 from a Lawrence County couple.